The Center for Civil and Human Rights is founded on the belief that the worth and dignity of every human being mirrors the image of God and that education is essential to build a human rights culture in which the values of human dignity, peace and democracy are cherished and protected. Lawyers, serving as champions of the rule of law, have a unique responsibility to ensure that the civil and political institutions of each society are imbued with these fundamental values. To this end, the Center is dedicated to becoming a leader in the education of law students, lawyers and the community at large concerning human rights issues throughout the world, through the development of outstanding teaching programs, publications and research projects.